Govt to increase rice subsidy given via DBT for next year
The Centre has decided to increase marginally the cash subsidy on rice to Rs 25.17 per kg to be given via DBT to PDS beneficiaries for the 2016-17 marketing year starting next month, Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Friday.
Sep 30, 2016, 18:40 PM ISTPrice rise: Paswan seeks punitive measures against hoarders
The Essential Commodities Act should be amended to raise imprisonment for hoarders from six months at present to a year, he said.
Jul 20, 2014, 15:22 PM IST